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Article I: Congress Answers

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What is the focus of Article I of the Constitution?

A
describing the powers and structure of the legislative branch
B
defining bicameral and unicameral houses
C
explaining the veto and override processes
D
reviewing the executive branch of the government
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Which statement about Congress is accurate?

I
It contains only the House of Representatives.
T
The Senate’s membership is based on a state’s population.
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It is bicameral, according to the Constitution.
M
Membership in both houses is based on equal representation.
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both

T
They serve four-year terms.
T
They can be expelled for breaking rules.
T
They must have a college education.
T
They are required to be registered voters.
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Why is the Necessary and Proper Clause a source of ongoing debate?

A
Congress cannot agree on how broad its implied powers should be.
B
The wording of the clause is often undergoing revision.
C
The clause deals with implied powers that are ambiguously defined.
D
The clause establishes reserved rights, which vary from state to state.
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Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?

A
A bill can only originate in the Senate.
B
A bill can have a second chance after a veto.
C
A bill can only originate in the House of Representatives.
D
A bill can often be passed quickly and easily.
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Congress checks on the power of the presidency by

o
overriding a presidential reversal or veto.
d
debating the bill in both of the houses.
m
making laws without presidential review.
s
sending the bill back to several committees.
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most

c
collecting taxes
e
electing leaders
c
creating laws
d
determining citizenship
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Most of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution describes what kind of congressional powers?

v
virtual
e
expressed
r
reserved
i
interpretive
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A
implied
B
expressed
C
ex post facto
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Which of these actions is forbidden by the Constitution?

A
creating a law ex post facto
B
borrowing money from the government
C
passing “necessary and proper” laws
D
regulating trade with foreign countries
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What statement about the Necessary and Proper Clause is accurate?

A
It is the source of implied powers.
B
It is written so as not to be open to debate.
C
It specifically refers to both financial and military powers.
D
It specifically reserves powers to other branches.
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Which statement about Congress is accurate?

A
It contains only the House of Representatives.
B
The Senate’s membership is based on a state’s population.
C
It is bicameral, according to the Constitution.
D
Membership in both houses is based on equal representation.

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